The University of Windsor has been, and continues to work hard to partner with universities from around the world! An exchange is a wonderful opportunity for you to try something new and push yourself outside of your comfort zone. There are countless options available so take the time to consider all of the exciting destinations currently available!

When reviewing the destinations and choosing your top three schools please remember to consider the number of spots available at that school, which can be found in the right-hand column of each section.

Application information and instructions can be found online - https://www.uwindsor.ca/studentexchange/305/online-application

For an Exchange starting in the Fall 2026 semester

(application deadline is 15 Jan. 2026)

*Not all destinations are available every year or every semester, please consult this list to see what options you can consider.

AFRICA

South Africa

Rhodes University

* Please contact the Exchange Office before applying

NOT AVAILABLE (waiting for agreement to be renewed)

No spaces available = Not available (waiting for agreement to be renewed)

The AMERICAS

Brazil

University of Brasilia

Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)

Federal University of Itajubá (UNIFEI)

** Portuguese language abilities are required or a strong desire to learn Portuguese.

Spaces available for Fall 2026:

Brasilia: Please contact the Exchange Office
UNESP: Please contact the Exchange Office
UNIFEI: TBA

Chile

Universidad de Santiago de Chile (USACH)

* Students wanting to go for TWO semesters - should consider applying to start in the Winter semester as their school year starts in +/- late Feb.

Good Spanish Language abilities are required

Single semester exchange available for FALL
Single or double semester exchange available for WINTER

Spaces available for Fall 2026: 2-4 spaces

Jamaica

University of the West Indies, Mona Campus

Spaces available for Fall 2026: 2-3 (to be confirmed)

Mexico

Autonomous University of Guadalajara (UAG)

Instruction will be in Spanish and good language abilities are expected.

Spaces available for Fall 2026: 2-4 spaces

*a summer language program is also offered for UWindsor students at a greatly discounted rate - contact the exchange office for more information

ASIA

China

Ontario-Jiangsu Program (OJS)

Henan University

Yunnan University

Beijing Information Science & Technology University (BISTU)

Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT)

Spaces available for 2026-2027:

OJS - Not available (program is on hold) )
Yunnan: TBA
BISTU: * Please contact the Exchange Office
BIT: * Please contact the Exchange Office
Henan - on hold pending agreement renewal

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Ontario-Jiangsu Student Exchange Program (OJS) - is ON HOLD for 2026-2027. Contact the Exchange Office for more details.

India

Ontario - India Program (OIN) - on hold

Ontario India Exchange Program (OIN) - is ON HOLD for 2026-2027. Contact the Exchange Office for more details.

Japan

Akita International University (AIU)

International Christian University (ICU)

*Both schools require a cumulative average of 75% (or better)

Both schools offer a variety of classes taught in English.

AIU - Single or double semester exchange available for Business or International Relations students (international politics).

ICU - only possible to go for double semester exchange (starting in the Fall semester)

Spaces available for Fall 2026:

AIU: 2 spaces
ICU: 2 spaces

South Korea

Ewha Woman's University (also available to male students)

Single or double semester exchange options available

Classes taught in English are available

Spaces available for Fall 2026: 2-3 spaces

Taiwan

National Taiwan University of Sport (NTSU)

National Chengchi University (NCCU)

Spaces available for Fall 2026:

NTSU: 2 spaces **
NCCU: 2-3 spaces

** NTSU only works for HK students.

Turkey

Istanbul Bilgi University

Bilgi = Not available (waiting for agreement to be renewed)

EUROPE

Belgium

KU Leuven (primarily for HK students)

Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)

Spaces available for Fall 2026:

KU Leuven: 2-3 spaces
VUB: 2-4 spaces

France

Taught in French

Ontario Rhône-Alpes Exchange (ORA)

With classes available in English

NEOMA Business School

EM Strasbourg Business School

With 'some' classes available in English

Université François-Rabelais (Tours)

Université Jean Moulin (Lyon 3)

* In the FALL semester preference will be given to Law students at Lyon 3

Unless otherwise indicated, instruction will be in French and good language ability is expected

Spaces available for Fall 2026:

Tours: 3-4 spaces
Lyon 3: 4 spaces
NEOMA Business School: 3-5 spaces
ORA : 3-4 spaces
Jean Monnet University (JMU): 2-3 spaces

Not available for Fall 2026:

EM Strasbourg Business School:

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Ontario Rhône-Alpes (ORA) Exchange Program (ORA) - Single or double semester exchange (Fall and/or Winter) options are available for 2025-2026 but all applications will be due by Jan. 10, 2026

Applications for the Summer Langage Program are due by Feb. 01 2026 (in the UWindsor Exchange Office)

Germany

University of Mannheim

Ontario Baden-Württemberg Program (OBW)

Unless otherwise indicated, instruction will be in German, but a good number of classes are often available taught in English.

Semester start/end dates for most German universities are much later than at UWindsor (except for Mannheim)

In Germany, the second semester is called 'Summer Semester' and usually does not start until late Feb. or March.

Spaces available for Fall 2026:

Mannheim: 4 spaces
OBW: 3-4 spaces

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Ontario/Baden-Württemberg Exchange Program (OBW) - full year or single semester exchange (Fall and/or Winter) options are available for 2026-2027 but all applications are due by Jan. 10, 2026.

Applications for the International Lake Constance Summer School program are due by 01 Feb. 2026 (in the UWindsor Exchange Office)

Italy

University of Udine

Classes will be taught in Italian and good language abilities are expected (there are a limited number of English taught classes available in some subject areas)

Spaces available for Fall 2026: 1-3 spaces

Ireland

University of Galway

Spaces available for Fall 2026: 3-4 spaces

The Netherlands

HAN University of Applied Sciences - Arnhem Business School (ABS)

Classes taught in English are available

Single or Double semester exchange (Fall and/or Winter) options are available. For a single semester exchange, it might be 'better' to go in the Winter semester.

Spaces available for Fall 2026: 2-3 spaces

Spain

University of Valladolid - very limited number of classes taught in English

Universidad Europea - with a variety of classes taught in English

University of the Basque Country - with a variety of classes taught in English

Instruction for the most part will be in Spanish and good language abilities are required for these classes. There are a limited number of English taught classes available.

Spaces available for Fall 2026: